Hajj
Performance of Umrah
Performance of Umrah Performance of Umrah is an emphasized practice of the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) [Sunnah muakkadah]. The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: One Umrah to another Umrah is atonement for all the sins and...
About Animal Sacrifice
About Animal Sacrifice These are the sacrificial animals: Camels, cows, goats and sheep. One big animal like a camel or cow can be sacrificed on behalf of seven persons. Animal sacrifice is of two kinds: This is the kind when one makes a vow that if his...
How to Perform Hajj? Summing Up
How to Perform Hajj? Summing Up If the pilgrim is Mufrid or Qa’rin he should make his will accordingly and wear his Ihram at his Meequat. If the pilgrim is a resident within the area of the Meequat he has to wear his Ihram from that place. If the pilgrim...
Sunnah Practices of Hajj
Sunnah Practices of Hajj A Muslim intending to perform Hajj ought first to save the required money for the journey out of his halal earnings. If he is indebted, he must first repay his debt. If he owes any dues to other people, he should clear them. And...
Compulsory Rites of Hajj
Compulsory Rites of Hajj Stay at Muzdalifah. It is compulsory that pilgrims leave Arafat after camping there by midnight so as to reach Muzdalifah for halting there. Otherwise, they will be liable to offer the sacrifice of an animal. Allah (Ta'ala) has...
Fourth Part: Wuquoof-i-Arafat
Fourth Part: Wuquoof-i-Arafat Wuquoof-i-Arafat (Staying on the plain of Arafat) is the core part of Hajj. The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Camping at Arafat is Hajj (As-hab as-Sunan). If one misses camping at Arafat he misses...
Third Part: Sa’yi (Running)
Third Part: Sa’yi (Running) Sa’yi literally means running. It refers to the rite of running between the two hills of Safa and Marwah. Allah (Ta'ala) has declared these two as His tokens: إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ (البقرة :...
Second Part: Tawaf
Second Part: Tawaf Tawaf [circumambulation of Ka’ba] is defined as tawaf-i-ifadhah or tawaf-i-ziyarat. This is a compulsory part of Hajj. It does not lapse if a pilgrim fails to perform it, to the days of sacrifice [ayyam-i-nahr]. He has to perform it at...
The Main Parts of Hajj
The Main Parts of Hajj First Part: Ihram Wearing of Ihram: This step represents the making of will to enter into the process of Hajj and/or Umrah. ihram is of three types each of which is explained below: Qiraan: Means that while wearing Ihram...
Meequat
Temporal Meequat Meequat means the specific time and place prescribed for wearing of Ihram [the uniform attire to be worn by all pilgrims]. While Ihram for performance of Umrah can be worn any time during the year, the months specified for wearing of...
Obstacles to Hajj
Obstacles to Hajj Certain matters which may act as obstacles to performance of Hajj are as follows: The parents have the right to forbid their children from going to perform a nafil It is commendable upon the children to seek the permission of their...
Performing Hajj on behalf of a Deceased Person
Performing Hajj on behalf of a Deceased Person It is narrated through Ibn Abbas that once a woman came to the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and said: O Messenger of Allah, my mother had made a vow to perform Hajj but she died before...
The Obligation of Hajj
The Obligation of Hajj: Its Preconditions Its Preconditions To be a Muslim. Non-Muslims are not permitted to perform Hajj. To be a major. Hajj is not obligatory for a minor. If perchance any minor had performed Hajj during his minority he will have to...
Pilgrimage to Makkah
Hajj: Pilgrimage to Makkah Hajj is the fifth pillar of the Islamic faith. It was made obligatory for the Muslims during the sixth century Hijri. It is considered as one of the most virtuous practices of Islam. Once the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu...